Lionel Waghorn decided last winter he didn’t need any rocking chair. And because of his love for his ill wife, he spent more than a 1,000 miles proving it while also delivering a body blow to cancer. The 76-year-old Terrace Bay resident laced up his skates last Oct. 21 as […]
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It looks like Santa and his merry elves will be popping into town a little early this year as local author Susan Cousineau marks the release of her latest craft and decorating book, “Easy Christmas Crafts,” tomorrow. “This is definitely the book I’m most proud of,” said Cousineau. “North Light […]
While Phase II of the La Verendrye Parkway was primarily funded by the Town of Fort Frances and province, some of the added touches were made possible through the generosity of the community. And the town recognized this Monday night when certificates of appreciation were handed out to the donors […]
The Rainy Lake mermaid won’t be the only mythological creature on the water July 1 as this year’s “Fun in the Sun” celebration will include dragon boats for the first time. And organizers are hoping to get local teams to sign up for the competition, which will run next Tuesday […]
After months of waiting for the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care to sit down with them, the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board is still wondering if the government ever will “show them the money.” According to DSSAB, the ministry owes $1.3 million in funding for land ambulance […]
“It could be a win-win situation,” Gary Rogozinski, chair of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, said Tuesday after learning town council had referred its request for a $50,000 interest-free loan to buy tables and chairs for consideration in the 2004 budget process. “It’s not thrown out completely, but there’s […]
“Quest for the Best” organizer Dawn Booth extended last Friday’s deadline to sign up for the popular singing contest in hopes she could get a full line-up of 20 entrants. She didn’t have long to wait. As of yesterday afternoon, some 21 acts had registered. “We’re past where we need […]
North-end residents miffed at the notion of traffic being disrupted at the Portage Avenue underpass this summer can breathe a sigh of relief as town council agreed last night to hold off on the project until next year. Referring to the sole tender that was submitted for the job, Bruce […]
While the opening ceremony for Phase II of the La Verendrye Parkway is slated for Canada Day, the Town of Fort Frances will take a little time this evening to thank the donors of trees, benches, as well as the Rainy Lake Mermaid for the La Verendrye Parkway and the […]
While the deadline to sign up was Friday, “Quest for the Best” organizer Dawn Booth said that date has been suspended indefinitely as she’s confident the target number of 20 entrants can be achieved. “We’re up to about 15, so there’s still spots left,” Booth noted this morning from the […]
This year’s “Relay for Life” is gearing up to be another success, with 32 teams signed up so far for next Friday’s all-night event at Pither’s Point Park and luminaries selling at a brisk pace. The relay, which raises money for cancer research and support programs, involves teams of about […]
The competition is heating up for this year’s Fun in the Sun queen crown now that two more girls have signed up and button sales have begun. Susan Mercure and Britainee Whalen are the latest to throw their hats into the ring, bringing the total number of contestants to six. […]
